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Mental Health Licensed Practical

Location:
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Posted:
March 05, 2024

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DOREEN ASANTE, RMN, BSN,

AB*** Cardoon Street

Cape Coast, Ghana,

+233********* / 546531915

ad34dm@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients while utilizing my nursing skills and knowledge to promote health and wellness.

QUALIFICATIONS

Total of _136_ months of Clinical Experience

50 months Experience with Psychiatric Nurses Training College as Nurse educator

Ward incharge at Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital

Preceptor at Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) Member

Nurse Educators Group Member

Psychiatric Nurses’ Group-Treasurer

Good knowledge with computer desktop operation and Microsoft office programs.

Exposure to:

Ghana Healthcare System

Electronic Medical Records

Patient and Family Care study

Nursing Care Plans

Admission process

Discharge planning

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certification

Institution

Registration number

Effective Date

Certification

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Date Passed

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Certification

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Nursing Registration No.

Certification

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Date Passed

Certification

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Certification

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: Licensed Practical Nurse

:College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)

:63926

:January 25, 2024

: Documentation

: College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)

:January 14, 2024

: Health Assessment

: College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)

:January 17, 2024

:Medication Management

:College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPN

:January 20, 2024

:Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

:LPMV/ASHP- UK

:January 25, 2024

:Basic Life Support (BLS)

:LPMV/ASHP- UK

:January 25, 2024

:Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

:LPMV/ASHP- UK

:January 25, 2024

:Registered Mental Nurse

: Nursing and Midwifery Council(NMC) Ghana

: RMN 2345

: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

: University of Ghana

: October, 2022

: B. Ed (Health Sciences)

: University of Cape Coast, Ghana

: May 27th, 2014

: Diploma in Registered Mental Health Nursing(RMN)

: Psychiatric Nurses Training College, Ankaful

: April, 2008

FORMAL EDUCATION

2019-2022

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

East legon street

Accra, Ghana

Start Date: September, 2019

Graduation: March, 23rd 2023

Degree Received: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

2011-2014

2003-2006

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

Cape Coast, Ghana

Start Date: June, 2011

Graduation: May, 2014

PSYCHIATRIC NURSES TRAINING COLLEGE

Start Date: October, 2003

Graduation: December, 2006

Degree Received: B,Ed (Health Sciences)

Diploma in Registered Mental Health Nursing.( RMN)

NURSING EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

ANKAFUL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

Cardoon Street

Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, CC453

Total Employment: September 5th, 2018 - 2023 (CURRENT)

Job Title: Senior Nursing Officer / Principal Nursing Officer

Type of Business: Acute/ Chronic Care Hospital

Position: Principal Nursing Officer, 40 hours / week, 20-35 Patients Area: Geriatric ward

Roles, Responsibilities, Skills:

Adheres to Data Privacy

Proper Communication & Documentation

Head to Toe assessment

Assists Doctor’s Rounds

Assessing and Proper Carrying out of Doctor’s orders.

Medication administration

Intravenous therapy

Blood Sugar monitoring

Tube Feeding

Coordination with Team members

Efficient Time Management and Task Delegation

Heath Teaching

Wound Care

Infection Control

Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Fall Prevention

Patient transfer and transport

Hospital Information System

Management

Knowledge of guidelines for evidence-based practice

The ability to effectively prioritize duties

NURSING EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

ANKAFUL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

Cardoon Street

Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana, CC453

Total Employment: July 2008 – May 2014 (70 Months)

Job Title: Staff Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse

Type of Business: Acute/ Chronic Care Hospital

Roles, Responsibilities, Skills:

Provide immediate patient care, which includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Track patient development and note alterations in health.

Give drugs and treatments in accordance with doctor's orders.

Work together with other medical specialists to give the best possible patient care.

Take part in quality improvement projects to enhance patient results.

Ensure that patient care services are documented in correct medical records.

Verify that all applicable nursing-related laws, rules, policies, and procedures are followed.

Responds to the needs of the client while using nursing knowledge, research, and reflective practice.

Records each client's nursing care from admission to discharge in compliance with the general documentation guidelines and legal specifications.

By applying infection control procedures and putting into effect the requirements of clients' safety programs, this individual works to promote an atmosphere that maximizes client safety.

Works together with the interdisciplinary team and represents the interests of the client to ensure excellent client care.

Utilizes tools and equipment as necessary and sees to their upkeep.

Participates in mentoring and evaluating less-experienced coworkers

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and vocal communication abilities.

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

The ability to multitask in a busy environment Knowledge of medical terminology.

Information on software packages like the Microsoft Office Suite.

OTHER NURSING EXPERIENCE

PSYCHIATRIC NURSES TRAINING COLLEGE-ANKAFUL.

AB846, CARDOON ST.

Cape Coast, Ghana

Total Employment: 06/04/2014 - 08/31/2018 (50 Months)

Job Title: Health Tutor / Senior Health Tutor

Type of Business: Health Training Institution.

Job Description:

• Track students' development and provide them performance feedback.

• Help students in forming wholesome routines and conduct.

• Provide a secure learning environment where children can investigate subjects relating to their health.

• Work together with other health and wellness industry experts to give students the finest instruction possible.

• Retain accurate records of students' attendance and progress.

• Engage in professional development activities to keep abreast of the most recent developments in the field of health education.

SEMINARS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED

HTI Management Portal and Quality assurance standards.

Quality Rights Training Program

COVID 19 Case Management Training Program

Effective Services for Patients who have co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Seminar

Mental State Examination Training Program

TB Control, Care and Management Training Program

Suicide Seminar

Report Writing Training Program

Crisis Intervention Seminar

Reducing Mortality in the Hospital Seminar

Effective Communication and Team Work, Risk Assessment and Management Training Program

Management of diabetes

TB Control, Care and management Training Program

Preceptorship Training Program

Mentorship training

Retirement planning Seminar

Resume updated on: January 26, 2024



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